A new Washington state law modifying tax exemptions for data centers also benefits agricultural processors and craft distilleries.

Engrossed Senate Bill 6635 extends a sales and use tax exemption to eligible data centers that begin construction prior to July 1, 2016.

It also extends until July 2016 a business and occupation tax exemption crucial to commercial ag processors, including those that handle fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood, according to Sen. Janea Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake, who sponsored the language.

The bill also exempts craft distilleries from a license issuance fee, Newbry said.